technical sales specialist

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 7 months to less than 1 year
• Computer science
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

Business

Work setting

• Business services
• Retail business

Tasks

• Assess client's needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Use sales forecasting software
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
• Resolve product and service related problems
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Provide customer service

Supervision

No supervision responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

• Salesforce
• Electronic mail
• Database management
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Point of sale system

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information

Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Initiative

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
1 day ago